The driver of a Nissan escaped injury on Friday night after crashing into a tree in Seven Lakes West.
The collision happened on Longleaf Drive at the Fawnwood Drive intersection shortly after 9 p.m. Authorities on the scene said the driver came around a sharp curve, lost control, and hit the tree.
The road was reduced to one lane of travel while crews were on the scene.
Seven Lakes Fire & Rescue, Moore County Sheriff’s Department, and N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to the scene.
~Article and photos by Sandhills Sentinel reporter Patrick Priest, an award-winning video journalist with over 20 years of experience in the news industry at other organizations such as CNN, WRAL, and CBS17. He is a certified NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter, covering countless severe weather and breaking news events in North Carolina. Patrick was among the first N.C. news videographers certified under the FAA’s Part 107 program.
